GOD, give us eyes to see the human need;
God, give us hands to do the noble deed;
God, give us hearts that bleed when others bleed;
SAVE US, GOOD LORD.

God, make us great, not with mere power and gold,
But with compassion strong and meekness bold,
For others, not ourselves, the trust to hold;
SAVE US, GOOD LORD.

God make us true, clear as the heaven is clear,
Clean in our way of life, not knowing fear,
Building Love’s mighty kingdom far and near;
SAVE US, GOOD LORD.

God give the world the visioned peace which came
Before men’s eyes through smoke and battle flame;
Make us a nation worthy of Thy name;
SAVE US, GOOD LORD.

Frederick George Scott (1907-1978)